Valerie Rusko, PA
NPI 1235147190 · Medical Physician Assistant · Berkeley Heights, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Rusko, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Berkeley Heights, NJ (NPI 1235147190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235147190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00187500 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
91 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 62 | $156 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 29 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$156 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 19 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 18 | 18 |
| Famotidine | 16 | 16 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16 |
| Naproxen | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 225 Williamson StTrinitas Hospital,Elizabeth, NJ 07202-3625Phone: (908) 994-5273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-09-19
- Certified
- 2025-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Rusko's NPI number?
- Valerie Rusko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235147190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Rusko's specialty?
- Valerie Rusko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Rusko located?
- Valerie Rusko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104.
- What is Valerie Rusko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Rusko is (908) 277-8880.
- Does Valerie Rusko accept Medicare?
- Valerie Rusko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Rusko's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Rusko's NPI (1235147190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.